I think a big portion of it is your attitude. You don't sugar-coat, you don't dance around the issues, you're just bluntly saying your expert opinion and it's really helpful and refreshing for people. I came across this lady in the forest, she told me she went to this trainer whom I know. Positive only trainer. She likes doing the stuff that they do for just that: the stuff that they do. But when she says 'never correct your dog' the lady just smiles and nods, and does those corrections anyway. People take that stuff with a grain of salt, because it doesn't make any sense to not punish the bad behavior. So it's refreshing to hear a trainer who gets so much result in such short time, and a lot of it is non-edited, show that corrections can be used properly. And also it's the environment that you have, with safe practice space and plenty of other dogs that all benefit from each other. That's so hard to come by.
With positive only training, you are only giving the dog part of the information. It's confusing to them. He's not saying abuse your dogs but how can we let them know what behaviors we don't want without communicating with them.
No one else ever said "they have to earn it" "release doesn't mean go crazy" and most importantly "if your dog is lunging why are you even there? Why aren't you waiting at your front door until he earns the walk?" Other people seem to focus on holding back a lunging barking dog, where Joel focuses on getting the dogs cooperation and agreement before you even leave the house. This is the most profound thing I've ever heard. 💖
I think the "I'll do this all day" line is the best line I've heard in dog training. A lot of dogs will absolutely pull on a leash all day and you can't stop that if you correct 10% of the time.
I GOT It totally, it doesn't matter if i like It or not, i'll do this all day. My puppy changed. I followed also some Cesar Millan's tricks and It worked but they were not enough. I followed different trainers but those two guys are the best.
I think people like to come to Joel because he is honest, tells us that we should accept our dog for what he is and most importantly he understands that the average person doesn't have time to train their dog 6-8 hours a day. Some of us actually have to work for a living. I also love how Joel shows us what he does - no quick preview and then: if you go to my website you can buy a course! This is one of the few channels that I have found where you get all the advise that you need for the majority of problems.
The pep talks of "you can do this too" is a big reason I believe you are so popular. Even if people don't actually want to do it themselves, the fact that you encourage people to train their own dogs sets you apart in my opinion. So many trainers only think about their bottom line, not helping people and their dogs.
Not sure if you’ll read this, but I’d drive from Arizona just to shake your hand. I had (emphasis on the past tense) a nutty dog that was driving me up the wall. Tried a bazillion things, none of them worked. Your methods did, and they did within 10 minutes. Cheers.
Cesar Milan is amazing, but for me, you're the dog training GOAT. It's the way you train, the way you explain, and also the honesty. There's no arrogance. I've seen you ask a client if you can try what he just did because it worked on his dog. So happy I found you (and Prince).
The reason I like your videos is because you make sense. I have tried the gentle leader and my dog is 90% better with staying with me. And it’s only been 3 days. Your methods work. I have a very hyper doberman that just turned a year. He still needs work and I have been in classes since he was 3 months old. Every week he improves but it is a marathon not a sprint. Keep the videos coming ❤. I have been using your techniques and those of my trainer and my dog has 100% recall with no distractions but 70% with distractions so we keep working. Just stay consistent and they do get better.
Core principle: be consistent with corrections and follow through with your commands for the dog even if it takes you a whole day. I absolutely love your training philosophy
I love what you do, you stand out. Your methods works. I work on it. I treat each of your video as a project with dog. Now I am proud of my choc lab whom I can recall with one recalland he comes. That's the sexy part, the finish product. I put the work. Thank you for all the lesson Beckman the GOAT!
Well, you talk about taking clients all the time. People need help. People are lost. Also, it seems like a safe environment to teach a dog. It’s really hard to meet dogs safely. Personally, I don’t wanna ask people “can I experiment with your dog?”. Also, there are ZERO trainers around me who will even return a call. They might do basic obedience, but not the hard core stuff! Doing great work Joel!!! ❤️
G'day from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺💪🦘.. . 11 months today we've had our rescue Australian cattle dog x English pointer.. and with your advice and help she has gone from an absolute maniac to a very very good girl💖🐕🦺💖.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely, it has changed our lives.. and this dogo has literally saved mine ♥️🐕🦺♥️💪
And this is why there's trainers...it's hard to put this much time into training...alot of people work as much as 40 50 60 hrs a week...thank you and all trainers for being there for us
I love how you mentioned Zak George. I started training my dog with positive only and soon realised he wouldn't listen without a treat. I've since done more research on balanced dog training. Now I feel like I have a better relationship with my dog, I still use treats but also toys. People underestimate a rub as a reward for certain dogs too. Most dogs love a belly rub. I used to be afraid to discipline my dog but now I'm not. Do I do it often? No, because he has boundaries and rules
You are the best. “Do what I do… It’s not magic.” What a great truth. I don’t expect people to do things that I can do… And I don’t follow many teachers in this discipline or that ….I do my own research and experiments. But I would actually bring a dog to just to meet you and get some thoughts. You are the best on RU-vid hands-down in my opinion
Forget driving, I just applied your methods and I have seen changes in my 120 lbs. ShepLab/GSD/Labrador within a day and positive behavior in just a few days. My friend saw my dog after just a few days of applying your doorway method and off leash training and she said he was a different dog. My dog has always wanted to go with me whenever I leave and now he is following me everywhere because he knows I will work and play with him a lot! THANK YOU JOEL!
I love the genuine care and respect that you show to each and every dog (little or huge , loud or quiet) it's clear that you want the very best for them all . I wish more people behaved the same way with their dogs and I am 100% sure that there is lots to learn here . Continued success to you - and thank you for everything you do. It is a gift - bless you 💚
I live in the Netherlands watch all of the video's now for about 6 months , and o boy how great is it to see my dog and I are learning. I have my dog from a shelter....he is a American Staffort Terrier and was at that time 3 years old. Now 1.5 year later we definetely understand each other and we can walk for long walks with no pulling....now I am training him to be nice by other dogs...to be calm when we pass by...he has learned tot leave the ducks and other birds alone..so I am shore we will sucside also with dogs. Joel thank you !
I’ll tell you why I’d come to meet you and I’d love to have your opinion on my dog, Im from Italy. I wouldn’t come to California just to come to you but the moment I’m in the US I’ll arrange a way to have an assessment from you and Cesar. Reasons: 1) you’re honest, open and no bull 2) you’re videos are clear and accessible 3) biggest one: you know a lot about animals in general and know animal world and behavior. I’m a biologist and work with horses and it’s hard to find people that have experience with different animals. (I don’t know if you have ever worked with a non-predator, pray animals and different as you probably know)
Thanks for your continued instructions. I appreciate your no nonsense approach. It's very frustrating to me to watch family members and neighbors expect good dog behavior without a willingness to patiently, consistently require the appropriate behavior. "I can do this all day" is so necessary.
I love the way you don’t sugar coat things and say it as it is. Also the way you use Prince and other dogs( in a safe and controlled environment) to help. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you.
As I look around RU-vid and the internet in general I see that people are starting to push back against nonsense ideas in all sorts of areas. They've been gaslighted and grifted and are now saying enough is enough. You are providing the transparent truth about dog training with usable techniques and folks appreciate and respond to that.
To me, the biggest reason I follow and trust you other than what you said in this video is your instinct. Of course you have the education and experience as a base, but you really observe and follow your “feeling” about each dog which I think makes you very special.
I walk my pup when I litterally have all day, not in a rush with other time sensitive things to do afterwards. So I am fully in that "I'll do this all day" mindset when we're walking or training.
I've worked with an innumerable amount of dogs over my entire life... Had a lot of education on behavior and medical. But I trained dogs to save their lives, and so they can enjoy life. I didn't do training and rehabilitation for a living, but it was my life. It wasn't a business, so I didn't HAVE to help people that wouldn't put the work in that was needed to keep the dogs. My patience with people is a shortcoming in regards to training dogs, but watching Joel is helping me understand myself better, thus be a better human. 👍
As an amateur Dog trainer i will just continue to watch, learn, Repeat & apply to every dog as i do my own! Most ppl just dont have time/or want to Do it all day! Dogs have most ppl conditioned they know its their way not yours. Joel is the Tool Focus you can do it people. 1day all day at a time 🐾😉
Agreed. I have rehab'ed a lot of dogs... People, not my preference. I didn't do it for money, I did it to save the lives of dogs no one else would save. My shortcoming is with the people who aren't willing to do what it takes and want a quick fix answer to a major behavioral issue that's been rehearsed for a long time. I never made money off it, so I don't have time for those who are not prepared to follow through & do the work. Watching Joel has definitely helped me out with understanding this about myself. I help dogs because I want them to live and have a good life and so do they! I want people to have that as well, but they HAVE to want it first & that isn't as common.
I have a male European Doberman that was a bully toward me would jump at me would nip play was dominant and bully attitude I can honestly say u helped me change my dog drastically he’s such a good boy and it’s all because of ur videos that I’m very grateful for we get so many Compliments on how well behaved he is now and I thank u from the bottom of my heart I wouldn’t of been able to handle him if it wasn’t for ur educating videos
You're the best. I'm good with farm, animals, horses and cows mainly and dogs and cats. You're definitely correct about being determined and head strong when you train the dogs. I used to be given the worst horses and within a few hours they calm themselves around a strong trainer who shows patience, gentleness and strength. Tone of voice, body language and treats, all great stuff. Thank you for all you do sir.
Thanks for the pep talk.. you are always on point. When I take my pup out now I have you always with me your voice in my head going.. leaving me? Pop! LOLOL out here there are only reactive dogs meant to guard the house... I walked pass that house with dogs this morning and when my dog reacted I did exactly what you did in yesterday's video... your method work like magic you make it look easy and I'm happy with the videos I am learning. It is understandable people wanting to travel to you just to experience you and your method in real life your calm and expertise.... you are a gem!
I've always used the mentality of "I will always be more stubborn than the dog." As well as "When you pay the bills, you can make the decisions." Has never failed me.
I have watched LOTS of dog training videos since getting my dog but yours are the best Joel. I recommend you to dog walkers / owners i meet and am very grateful for your free content. Thank you x
Joel, you are amazing and very confident in your training and that’s why people are seeking you out. Keep being you because it’s working and do this all day! ☺️
THAT'S why your are The Real Deal Joel! Training wild exotic animals...are...you...kidding me! Your energy resonates with people something powerfully different which is why the channel is growing by the day man. And not just that, but the intensity in your eyes and body language, how the dog picks up on those things. Because of you I understand and realize that a "dog whisperer" is one who understands the psychology and philosophy of dogs. Then I comprehended when you stated the "be the boss mentality." That was the epiphany for me. Also, you've taught me that in dog training, it's not what you do and say, but how you say it. Lastly, giving out guaranteed courses that actually changes lives for the better!! If that's not love I don't know what is!!
We want to be good leaders for our dogs and need REAL help and that’s you Joel! Thank you for all your videos there are so many different issues that dogs have that need to be addressed and you do that. People are fixated things like socializing dogs before a dog will even listen to their owners!
The reason I watch all your videos is because your methods can actually work for real people and dogs in the real world. I've said it before: I love Cesar Millan, but no one can do what he does -- he is a dog whisperer and we can't do what he does. But, you give us real solutions and I think "what would Joel do" all the time. It does work and it's not magic! So thank you for every video you post. ❤
A big shout out to Joel from India. I'm a thorough watcher of your videos and I admit to say that they are the best ones so far on youtube as they have helped me with my pet like no other dog training videos. You are doing an amazing piece of work. Keep it up
Stumbled across this, and thank you!!… I’ve been trying to get a few basics down with a couple of dingos I took into my life, and have been wondering how long it should take, realistically……after watching this I think I’m getting along alright…..love your work!!
With so many countries outlawing prong and shock/ecollars in addition to Herm Springer collars being back ordered and/or difficult to get, not to mention the fact that I would imagine most average pet owners really don't want to use them, I think you're about to get even more subscribers - well deserved for sure. Plus you can see in one session how much of an improvement both the dogs and the owners feel. Love seeing the difference of the dogs that come in on a prong collar, and almost instantly their demeanor, their reaction, and the actual walking by the owner is improved in the length of the video, not even the whole video - in like 5 minutes. Plus, the best is getting the "reactive" dogs at least meeting other dogs, possibly even playing with other dogs to the amazement of everyone! No other trainer that I can see actually does it. Sometimes Victoria Stillwell will meet other dogs on walks, but usually the trainers either don't address it or gloss over the subject all together or give advice on the layers and layers of games/training needed to get the results you get in one session even with the owners doing the training while you provide the coaching. You actually show people how to do it and still get positive results in a fraction of the time - even the comments people leave on all the videos - you are changing their lives and the dog's lives for the better! So awesome! I thank you and my students thank you so much!
I’ve learned a lot from your videos. I have a GSD and he can be hard headed but he also would listen and knows what not to do.. still working on it but patience is key. So thank you for the advised and videos
The opportunity for my dog to experience other dogs safely. For his behaviour to be viewed by someone who will identify the key points through all the noise. The at home simplicity with achievable criteria rather than juggling treats, clicker, commands, while watching body language and the environment 🤯 To love on Prince 😇
Thank you..my young reactive cattle dog is making great progress especially now that I'm not only using positive reinforcement. There are no dog trainers near by...sooo glad I found these videos. .thank you once again. Kerry South Africa.
My thoughts change…I guess enhance when I watch your videos. It’s like you said, I don’t think of it as a sixth sense but not being afraid of dogs I know helps. A killer whale though? Nah! I take away so much from every single one of your videos, to me each one in a pep talk! “Do this all day” I took literally and it works…fast! What comes out to me through RU-vid is the passion for what you’re doing but without being a wimp about it. A lot of this stuff on the internet is crap, except your stuff! The work you put/have put in for yourself and for me personally with this channel I REALLY appreciate…it’s truly helped me and my business!
I watched a lot of trainers on YT, you arr the first and only one I subscribed to though. Thing is, to do 50% of what you do, we gotta aim to do 100% of what you do :)
You know what? I just watched a British dog-trainer yesterday called Graeme Hall, heard of him? He's good. But, here's the thing. There was a common theme I noticed with all his clients: VICTIM MENTALITY. Like, they let bad stuff happen, and nobody actually got up and took charge! That's what people see in you, Joel. Strong leadership. 🙂👍
Graeme is big here in the UK. As well as the TV show, he does podcasts, has written a book, and is also currently doing a theatre tour. He's a completely different character to Joel, but they have lots in common with regards to dog training. The main being calm and confident leadership. Graeme is good, but Joel breaks down the important foundation stuff into great detail, like how to do a proper leash pop as an example of many. I wouldn't say i was playing the victim when trying to manage life with my extremely reactive collie, (except when he pulled me over and I broke my ankle!! ) but I do admit to being completely clueless on how to improve his behaviour. Now, thanks to Graeme, and particularly Joel, he's made friends and played with several dogs, one which is a German Shepherd. That would have been impossible a year ago. What Joel is doing on here is life changing stuff for a lot of us, and I'll always be in his debt.
I dont have his technique down yet and I'm still figuring out my dog's ques. His hair goes up around dogs and ppl bc he wanted to w them. I just used, "That's your friend. That's your buddy." and its worked! He didn't jump as bad and let them walk by us but that is a big hurdle for us. Thanks for your help!!!
Love the pep talks. I just looked and realized I've been watching your channel every day for six months now! The funny thing is because of that I actually don't really NEED to see you in person 🤣 but if I could get to you in less than 24 hours I would anyway!
I think I get it: consistency and executeing daily wich it means lots of work and patience. A partner dog is s a full time work for entire life. Thank you so much Joel, best wishes for you and the entire comunity 🤝
If I could afford your training I would definately drive from Georgia to you. Since I can't.....Thank you for your videos they are helping! My dogs have a long way to go but already they are listening better after only a week. I am able to take both dogs on my kayak now when it was impossible before. They have to lay down and behave. Just yesterday we paddled past a yard with a continual barking, growling dog. This usually sets my 3 year old Gordon Setter mix off. He usually jumps up and barks back. Yesterday he ignored the barking dog the whole 200 ft till we paddled past the yard.
Joel dropping looks into new merch? Nice hat!! The dogs looked content as the day was ending. Not wild and crazy. Good point to note that they had a well structured day 😎
In martial arts class our sensei corrected the saying into:”perfect practice makes perfect”. I’ve seen people practice decades and still not be perfect, because they didn’t practice perfect, they practiced mediocre.
A pep talk is just what I needed, thank you Joel. For the Florida folks, may I suggest Matt Welch, a great balanced trainer of the Training Without Conflict school. Found his channel when desperately seeking solutions for my aggressive rescue; finally found Joel, while continuing to learn from Matt.
I feel like watching your videos then using what I learned to train my dog has just changed me, I am now more assertive, to the point, no means no, just like you say oh there not a puppy no more you don’t get the same slack as a puppy now I’m also using this but with people too, all the dog training I’m using into people, your an adult, stop dancing around and tell the truth your not 5. It has helped me with not only the dogs but people too
Hi Joel, I came across your videos when looking for online training to help my adult daughter and her 12 month Irish Setter, who, although dearly loved by her and the kids, has no discipline at all. They are unable to take her anywhere on the lead, even the back garden, because she just lunges and almost pulls them over. The only discipline she learns is from me, when I visit which, because of the distance, is not too often. When I saw your work using the Gentle Leader, I sent that video to her, recommending she buy one, which she did. I was lucky enough to be visiting when the Gentle Leader arrived. Eventually we worked out how to put it on, this dog does not sit still for more than a nano-second, but the difference in behaviour with the lead was INSTANT. We were all shocked. We took her into the garden, where she didn’t pull at all, then outside the front of the house, again, perfect, light on the lead behaviour, even with the children. It has opened up a whole world for them all, even though I warned them not to let her off the lead in the park, at least she can now enjoy going out and about. I’d like to give you a very BIG Thank You. Your training methods and advice are the best I’ve come across. I wish you all the very best. Thank you again.🥰
Awesome video as always. Seeing a lot of people say exactly what I was going to say. You are always so no nonsense, proof is in the pudding, sometimes comes off as a little jerky but nice when its needed. Plus you are not just a dog trainer, you train the dog plus the owner at the same time and that is something you just cant get anywhere else!
You are consistent and persistent. And your confidence is amazing. I am trying to practice those qualities with training my dog. Thanks for all you do!
